Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-01

ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-The weeks engage
night with every attendant circumstance SEEM
lngly or character TO crafty all who In any
W was hu y IN tne Inc great auditorium
notable audiences ever gathered there the rich
costumes and brilliant Jewels OF the ladies tn fun
the eye and formed a hitting complement to the
more imposing one within the proScenium arch
the White House, and Col. and Mrs. Lamont, oc-
cupied the lower left-hand stage box while
through the audience we're noticed most
and society. Meyerbeer's "Huguenots," am
opera notable for certain imposing
and score well in keeping with the book, was
rendered by the leading artists of the National
Company with adequate power and effectiveness,
though unmarked by those electric bursts of bril-
liancY which under the old stellar system occa-
sionally wrought the audiences up to uncontroll-
able enthusiasm While no one artist reached
phenomenal heights vocally each OF the leading
roles was so we'll filled that the whole the per-
fornance possessed an even and sustained merit
and interest much more satisfactory than could
otherwise have been obtained. Miss Pauline
LAIlemand's sweet and wonderfully trained voice
rendered the music OF the Queen with fluent
agility OF execution that won for her generous
applause, particularly in the high ornamental pas
siges In which she so delights Miss Bertha Pier
son made good impression as Valentine, and in
her scene with Marcel in the third act, won the
most enthusiastic applause of the evening. Mr..
and succeeded in Interesting his audience much
more than he did when he was here last season.
and he used it with an honest simplicity OF method
that was very gratifying. The same may be said
of Mr.. Ludwig, who, while having no passages
which called out his best Efforts did not fail to re-
veal in the role OF ST. Bris his admirable equip
ment as an artist, Mr.. Whitney's noble
Sas7o s, was as heard most nos effectively ELY. in
audience was notable for warmth that showed
the element of personal regard. Mrs. Jessie Bart
qualities of voice, method and manner which at
once made her favoTfte on her first appearance
in this city, OF the splendor of the scenic setting
which was given the opera, the richness OF the
costumes and the elaborateness OF all the details,
but word in praise can be SAID. The ballet was
good the one In the third act particularly Mr..
Thomas conducted with that masterful efficiency
for which he is famous. This evening 'FauSt"
will be presented; with Jqch, Ludwig, Charles
Mathilde Phillips In the cast. Scenically, this is
said 10 be one OF the grandest Of the National COM
NATIONAL THEATER--Mr. Arthur Rehans COM
pany gave a performance OF the farce-cUrNedy
Nancy q Co last night, which, While not re-
cited the audience to frequent and hearty out
bursts of merriment. The fun was vigorous and
unmiStakable, and the participants developed the
absurd complications OF the piece with a spirit
that carried the house along with them with little
chance for Tagging interest. Miss Carrie Turner,
Mr.. HOtto and Mr.. CarlySle did especially good
work. 'Nancy a Co." will run all the week at the
National. There will be special matinee to-
morrow.
THE AZTEC FAIR continues to interest the large
number OF visitors who attend the daily reception
at the Light Infantry armory. There are great
number of school children among the visitors and
TO them especially the exhibition is deeply inter-
esting.
THE MANASSAS PANORAMA continues on view to
the public daily at the circular building on 18th
street.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-''The Planters Wife"
Is an interesting drama of war times, and is well
presented by Mr.. Harry Lacy, Miss Edna Carey
and the supporting company.
kERNAN'S THEATER this week presents It's numer-
Gus patrons with diversified bill of fare, the
different items OF which last night seemed to meet
with the hearty approval OF the audience.
THE DINE MUSEUM.-The pretty little Operetta Of
"Cinderela" was presented at this house last
night by the Hollywood troupe in style that
seemed greatly TO please the audience, especially
the young people in IL.